How to Use succubus in a Sentence

succubus

noun
  • There are many cons to dating a succubus.
    — Erin La Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • Whores in the Attic gives us Gordon peeping up at three towering Asian succubi who regard her with disdain.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The Warrens attempted to vanquish the succubus with prayer, crosses and holy water, and even had a police officer with them for protection.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The Warrens attempted to vanquish the succubus with prayer, crosses, holy water and a police officer with them for protection.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Played by legendary arthouse actress Delphine Seyrig, the Countess Elizabeth Báthory soon reveals herself to be a succubus, who has maintained her Dietrich-like looks and poise by feasting on the blood of younger women.
    — Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025

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